Hello

[Matt-V-SAR]

Hi,

Not sure if this is the place to do it, but i will introduce myself.

My name is Matt, i am 16 years old and i volunteer for a Solent based teenage organisation named the Venturers Search and Rescue, i have the role of Senior Coxswain / instructor.

I Joined the Venturers because since a young age i have had an interest in the sea and lifeboats, it seemed the perfect organisation and at 11 i joined up!

Through the organisation i have gained my RYA Levels 1,2,Intermediate, Safety boat and via Tim at GriffinMarine i obtained my RYA Instructors certificate.

I have also completed numerous first aid certificate and VHF operators license, Earlier this year we transfered from RYA to IYT and i now have my IYT Small Powerboat and RIB masters certificate.

So enough bout me, the bits you want to here.... the RIBS

We operate three Ribs:

Venturer Rescue One: Steadfast Venturer
LOA: 9.5 Meters
Type: Ribworker D900
Engine: 1x 400hp Iveco Turbo Charged Marine Diesel
Speed: 30 knots
Builder: Ocean Dynamics Ribworker
Material: Alluminium - Hypalon Sponsons

Venturer Rescue Two: New Forest Venturer
LOA: 6.3 meters
Engine: 1x80 hp Yamaha four stroke outboard
Speed: 23 knots
Builder: Humber
Material: Fibre Glass - Hypalon Sponsons

Venturer Rescue Three: Colin Goodchild
LOA: 3.5 meter
Engine: 1x15hp Yamaha 2 stroke
Speed: 18 knots
Builder: Avon
Material: Fibre Glass - Hypalon Tubes

now off to look at some of the many many many topics...

Matt

[John Kennett]

Welcome to RIBnet!

Venturer Rescue One looks like a serious bit of kit. I know at least one person will be along shortly drooling all over it!

John

[Matt-V-SAR]

Thanks for the Welcome John.

It is a serious bit of kit, lovely water jet RIB that will handle anything you throw at it!

Matt

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Welcome to RIBnet!

Venturer Rescue One looks like a serious bit of kit. I know at least one person will be along shortly drooling all over it!

John

Welcome Matt

John - I don't think you are refering to me.

But I'm drooling anyway.

Nasher.

[Matt-V-SAR]

Hi Nasher. thanks for the Welcome, to assist with drooling, here are some more pics!

[Jon Brooks]

Hi Matt,

Welcome to the mad world that is Ribnet .

So can you give us an insight into what Venturers do?

Many thanks

[Matt-V-SAR]

What Venturers do:

We are a teenage organisation dedicated to helping humans and animals in danger or distress on land or at sea.

Basically, teenage crews are trained up to be competant, capable young people and then they perform rescues whilst the adults sit in the background.

It was founded on the idea that given the training, oppertunity and trust teenagers could provide a worthwile service as opposed to mug old ladies!

It has done me wonders and i love it, it is the best thing i ever did!!!

Our crews are often complemented on seamanship skills etc.

Basically. teenagers + boat + high quality training = Venturers Search and Rescue.

Hope this helps?

Matt

[Jon Brooks]

Sounds like a great group to be involved with.

Nice one

[Matt-V-SAR]

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

Sounds like a great group to be involved with.

Nice one

Cheers,

Yes it is a good group to be involved with.

[Mbryant]

Originally Posted by Matt-V-SAR

Cheers,

Yes it is a good group to be involved with.

How can someone get involved?!

Is there a website of anything?